London Vocational Ballet School
London · W12 8AP
London Vocational Ballet School is a specialist performing arts independent school in Hammersmith serving 49 pupils from age 11–18. The school uniquely combines intensive vocational ballet training with a rigorous academic curriculum leading to GCSEs and onwards. With a 20-year track record and 100% graduate outcomes to leading vocational colleges, LVBS positions itself as a pipeline for professional dancers alongside academically able students.
- →Dual focus on vocational dance excellence and solid academic grounding (100% GCSE pass rate, 49% at grades 9–7)
- →Entry by audition ensures cohort of highly motivated, dance-committed peers with genuine potential
- →Small class sizes (49 pupils total) enable intensive personal mentoring in both dance and academics
- →Proven progression to 10+ leading vocational colleges and universities
Who thrives here
Pupils aged 11–18 with genuine talent and passion for ballet who wish to train vocationally while maintaining a serious academic pathway; students who thrive in small, specialist environments and are self-directed learners.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
58 Bulwer Street
London
W12 8AP
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at London Vocational Ballet School?
Day fees at London Vocational Ballet School are approximately £22,500 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into London Vocational Ballet School?
London Vocational Ballet School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are London Vocational Ballet School's exam results?
At London Vocational Ballet School, 23.7% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is London Vocational Ballet School a boarding school?
London Vocational Ballet School is a day school in London and does not offer boarding.
What is London Vocational Ballet School's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated London Vocational Ballet School “Good” (2023).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Exceptional GCSE outcomes (100% pass rate, 49% at 9–7) alongside vocational training
✓Small, nurturing community with high staff-to-pupil ratio enabling personalised mentoring
✓Strong industry connections and 100% graduate progression to vocational colleges
✓Holistic philosophy integrating freedom of expression with academic rigour
✓Dedicated specialist teaching in both dance and core subjects
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted inspected; no independent external validation of quality
!Very small pupil cohort (49) may limit peer diversity and breadth of extracurricular breadth
!Fees not publicly listed; affordability and bursary availability unclear
!Limited transparency on pastoral care systems, counselling provision and SEND support
!Audition-only entry may exclude late bloomers or those with potential outside initial assessment